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Vegetative propagation in mint occurs by:

1. offset
2. rhizome
3. sucker
4. runner

Correct answer: sucker

Solution

Mint commonly propagates vegetatively through suckers, which are shoots arising from the base or roots and develop into new plants. This is different from offsets, rhizomes, and runners, which are other forms of vegetative spread in different plants.

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